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French Taupe

#D3C2BF

RGB 211, 194, 191 · HSL 9°, 19%, 79% · CMYK 0, 8, 9, 17

French Taupe is #D3C2BF in HEX — rgb(211, 194, 191), hsl(9°, 19%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 9%, 17%).

French Taupe pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 9°, 19%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D3C2BF

RGB211, 194, 191

HSL9°, 19%, 79%

HSV9°, 9%, 83%

CMYK0, 8, 9, 17

Decimal13877951

CSS RGBrgb(211, 194, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(9, 19%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Just Gorgeous 1047-3

ΔE 0.9 · #D6C4C1

Behr

Josephine MQ3-1

ΔE 1.2 · #D1BFBB

Sherwin-Williams

Breathless SW6022

ΔE 1.3 · #D6C2BE

Valspar

Berry Cream 1004-10B

ΔE 1.6 · #D5C6C2

Benjamin Moore

Gobi 2110-50

ΔE 1.7 · #D4C4BE

Dulux

Hint Of Lavender S03C1

ΔE 1.8 · #D1C2C2

Dunn-Edwards

Wafting Gray DE6031

ΔE 1.9 · #CDBDBA

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 1.9 · #CDC0BC

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 2.4 · #D6C8C3

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 2.6 · #CDBBB7

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.4 · #CEC4C5

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 3.8 · #CEBBB3

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.4 · #DDCBCD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.4 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D3C2BF

#BFD1D4

Analogous

#D4BFC6

#D3C2BF

#D4CDBF

Triadic

#D3C2BF

#BFD4C2

#C2BFD4

Split-Complementary

#D3C2BF

#BFD4CD

#BFC6D4

Tetradic

#D3C2BF

#C6D4BF

#BFD1D4

#CDBFD4

Monochromatic

#956C65

#B59792

#D3C2BF

#F3EEED

#F5F1F0

Rectangle

#D3C2BF

#D1D4BF

#BFD1D4

#C2BFD4

Compound

#D3C2BF

#D4CDBF

#BFD1D4

#BFC6D4

Variations

Lighter

#DCCECC

#E4DBDA

#EFEBEA

Darker

#B4948E

#865F58

#4F3732

Saturation

#CDC7C6

#D4C2BF

#E9B3AA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3C2BF

#CAC8C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3C2BF

#C5C5BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3C2BF

#D3C2C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

French Taupe strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#DEBEAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D3C2BF

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#CBC3CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#96BAC0

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D3C2BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3C2BF;

CSS Variable

--color-french-taupe: #D3C2BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-taupe': '#D3C2BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3C2BF] text-[#D3C2BF]

SCSS

$french-taupe: #D3C2BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3C2BF?

#D3C2BF is French Taupe, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D3C2BF warm or cool?

French Taupe reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with French Taupe?

French Taupe works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with French Taupe?

French Taupe pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download French Taupe?

You can download French Taupe on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for French Taupe?

The hex code is #D3C2BF. In RGB it's 211, 194, 191, and in HSL it's 9°, 19%, 79%.

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